Chat with financial advisor John Gin about upswing in the Dow, impact of the sequester

Financial adviser John Gin resumes his monthly live chats with readers when he joins the comment stream below this post to talk investing on Wednesday (March 13) from 1 to 2 p.m. Interact with him live during that time, or leave your questions in the comment stream in advance and check back later to read his responses.

This month, John will be answering your questions about the current upswing in the Dow and the possible repercussions of the sequester. He will discuss how to prepare your portfolio for the next market slide, and ways to help protect your investments against volatile markets. He will also offer suggestions on the best ways to determine how much risk you should take with your portfolio.

John H. Gin is a Private Wealth Advisor and Certified Financial
Planner with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Metairie. To contact
him directly via e-mail, you may visit his website at www.johngin.com.